Building Fund Levy Approved By 699.28 Vote
Lawton voters approved a five mill building fund levy 64 to 28 at the annual school election on Tuesday despite light turnout. Funds will fund five portable classrooms at Tall, Jer ryson and Jackson elementary schools to relieve overcrowding. Howard C. Rabbitt was reappointed to the board for another five years. Voter counts and district results were reported by county schools superintendent mel Scott, with seven of twelve districts reporting.
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Lawton
Tall
Jerryson
Jackson
Howard C. Rabbitt
Lawton Bois of Education
Justin Kinty
Barnes
Board of Education
Levy
Bahilti
Adams Cleveland
Douglass
Emerson
Garfield
Howell
Jefferson
Lincoln
Roosevelt
Swinney
Taft
Jon
Whittier
Will Rowers
Woodrow
Henry Niedersehn
Hillside
Eugene Goodin
Medicine Park
Marion Callaway
Scott
Lawton Receives Thanks for Old Fire Hose Donation
Officials of Pauls Valley State School praise Lawton for gifting 350 feet of damaged fire hose unusable by the city. The hose will be taken by HAL Gray of the state health department to Pauls Valley for irrigation use on garden plots tended by residents.
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Pauls Valley State School
C. R. Ellsworth
Hal Gray
State Health Department
Lawton
Pauls Vailey
Campus Traffic Rules And Fines At College
The document outlines campus traffic rules for students including restricted parking near 28th street and Cornell street Church of Christ buildings with specific time allowances. It lists fines for first offenses of 50 cents to 2 dollars and traffic court penalties for later offenses, plus penalties for speeding excessive noise reckless driving and drunk driving with campus suspension and possible dismissal.
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28Th Street
Baptist Student Union
Cornell Street
Church of Christ
Trafic Court
Riprapping Crew to Start Canal Project Work
City Engineer Douglas L. Smith will supervise a riprapping crew beginning Thursday on a canal crossing 11th north of Lee Boulevard. Mayor C. R. Ellsworth said the project is funded under a $10,000 municipal program, with each ward allowed $2,500 for riprap and drainage canal improvements this fiscal year. The drainage creek crossing S 11th from the west will be straightened and riprapped as part of the effort.
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Douglas L. Smith
Lee Blvd
C. R. Ellsworth
S. 11Th
County of Cleveland
Council stalls use of auditorium amid Jehovah's Witness riot
City officials grapple with a reported riot linked to Jehovah's Witnesses at Duncan, while warning that leasing the auditorium could risk damage to the glass-filled structure. The council refused further church access, citing business precedent and potential safety concerns, as other items included roof patch bid, land sale, and annexation rules.
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Jehovah's Witnesses
Duncan
Kirksey
Ellsworth
Fort Sill
Buck Kinsey
Ford Roofing Co
Lake Lawtenka
Police Department
First
Lawton Abstract Tirmas
Southwest Abstract Co
Oklahoma Abstract Co
Elgin
Porter Hill
East
Cache Creek
Senior Citizens Meet at Latvian Youth Center
About 30 Lawson senior citizens attended the March meeting at the Latvian Youth Center. Frank Smith sang, Renee Smith danced, and J. I. Benedict read comedy. Clark Botkin presided. Membership covers Lawton residents aged 63 or older. April meeting hosts are Mrs. Marie Sharp, Mrs. Minnie Van Hoozler, and Mr. and Mrs. D. E. Davis.
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Lawson Senior Citizens
Latvian Youth Center
Frank Smith
Renee Smith
J. I. Benedict
Clark Botkin
Lawton
Marie Sharp
Minnie van Hoozler
D. E. Davis
President named at Cameron chapter of Future Teachers of America
Bessie Payette a Fort Cobb freshman will lead the Cameron college Future Teachers of America chapter for 1957 53 term Julia Fullerton the outgoing president announced today Bobbie Horton of Lawton was elected secretary
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Bessie Payette
Fort Cobb
Cameron College
Future Teachers of America
Julia Fullerton
Bobbie Horton
Lawton
Ike Sees Britain Aid In Nuclear Arms Pace And More
Eisenhower covered U S production of atomic weapons and Britain's role, noting Bermuda agreements. He voiced caution on delivery timelines for 1500 mile missiles, discussed Russia’s threats to Norway, Fifth Amendment rights in Dave Beck case, and denied plans for extra helicopters. He urged constitutional clarity on presidential disability, touched Middle East risks, power balance, union dues scrutiny, tax cuts, natural gas pricing, and hinted at GOP prospects in future races. Salt prices mentioned as unchanged at Tk 0. The report blends policy, defense, and political forecasts.
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Briain
Bermuda
Britain
Eisenhower
Russia
Soviet Union
Norway
North Atlantic Treaty Organization
Dave Beck
White House
Maryland
National
James C. Hagerty
Presidential Ress
Hagerly
Hisenhower
Congress
Middle East
Saudi Arabia
Gulf of Aqaba
United
Senate
Tan
Leonard W. Hall
New York
Hall
Harold E. Stassen
Pennsylvania
Stassen
Texas
South
Republic
Home Projects Deadline Set At Cenlis Junior High
April a deadline was set for the second in a series of home projects for home economics students at Cenlis junior high school. Mrs Opal Clare said the projects are conducted at home and are part of the school's vocational program. Projects include interior decoration child care and grooming as well as pastries and sewing.
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Cenlis Junior High School
Opal Clare
Louisiana Man Arrested for Speeding in Oak Grove
Jack L. Duncan, 24, of Oak Grove Louisiana, was charged in Justice Woodrow Giles court this morning with speeding at night. He was arrested last night by Constable Newt C. Adair for driving 65 mph at night.
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Jack L. Duncan
Oak Grove
Iustice of Peace
Woodrow Giles
Duncan
Newt C. Adair
Helicopters Aid Farm After Snowstorm with Local Donations
Brannan notes thanks from neighbors and Salvation Army as food cases and milk are delivered to a farm home for a small baby. The wind exposes black and white parallel markings across land while helicopters from the 45th Transportation Battalion assist, with medics from a U S Army hospital on scene.
Slayings Halted as Bandits Attack Jeers Jeep Party
Men in jeeps armed with revolvers repelled attackers for nearly an hour but ran out of ammo. Victims’ bodies were stripped of valuables and papers. Police found the dead during a routine patrol near Afghani stan. Iranian officials report planes seek Zahidan for the recovery while bandit leader Dadshan controls gangs in the region.
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Tehran
Zahidan
Afghanistan
Dadshan
Pickup Thefts Reported In Local Area
Area officers investigated thefts of two vehicles. A 1955 Bel Air Chevrolet owned by N. J. Hobbs of 1511 Baldwin was stolen from 300 block South Fourth between 8 and 11 pm Tuesday. Johnny Couch reported a 1956 Chevrolet pickup stolen from a location 1444 miles east of Lawton on SH 7.
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N. J. Hobbs
Baldwin
Johnny Couch
Sheriff's Deputies
Lawton
Convention closes as Oklahoma Optometrist Association reelects officers
The Oklahoma Optometrist Association closed its annual convention in Oklahoma City yesterday with re election of Dr. R D McKetlips of Okmulgee as president. Also elected were Dr Jarvis Fletcher of Muskogee vice president and Dr John Greshant of Cushing secretary treasurer.
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Oklahoma City
Oklahoma Optometrist Associaion
R. D. McKetlips
Okmulgee
Jarvis Fletcher
Muskogee
John Greshant
Cushing
Elks Name Leaders at Lodge No 1056 Election
Harvey Mathis was elected exalted ruler of Elk's Lodge No 1056 Tuesday night, succeeding Ray Nowlin. Other officers elected were Harold Carey esteemed leading knight Roy Best loyal knight Bob Dodson lecturing knight Jack Greer treasurer Oren Gelvin secretary and Ray Nowlin five year trustee.
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Harvey Mathis
Elk’s Lodge
Ray Nowlin
Harold Carey
Roy Best
Bob Dodson
Jack Greer
Oren Gelvin
al Ogden
1313 Will Attend April Conventions
A national convention and three state parleys will attract an estimated 1313 delegates to Lawton next month. The April calendar opens with a dinner at Hotel Lawsoni for the Southwest Automobile association, 75 to 100 area dealers expected. Merrill Neal leads arrangements for the Cameron chapter of Phi Theta Beta. The Wichita Mountains Easter Service will follow the college delegation’s stay. Knights Templar convention in Lawton April 21-23 expects 400 delegates with a downtown charade planned. Ontario: Miss Evelyn Hassebroek presides at Oklahoma Business and Professional Women's convention April 26-28 at the Hotel Lawtonian with 300-350 delegates. Knights of Columbus meet April 38-29 with 200 delegates. A secretarial training institute runs April 16-17 for 38 women. A Gem and Mineral Society field trip to the Wichita Mountains is scheduled April 13-24.
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Lawton
Henry Howell
Chamber of Commerce
Lawsoni
Southwest Automacine Association
Dhowlaw Wada
Lawtonian
Cameron College
Merrill Neal
Cameron
Honorary Scholastic Society
Lawson
Wichita Mountains
Grand Commandery of
Knights Templar of
Oklahoma
G. C. Darling
Knights Templar
Evelyn Hassebroek
Oklahoma Business and Professional Women’s Club
Knights of Columbus
J. C. Kennedy
Ton
Frederick
Chickasha
Duncan
Lantorian
Dallas, Tex
Gem and Mineral Society
Two Women Fined In Municipal Court For Immoral Act
Two Lawson women were fined 40 dollars each after being found guilty of soliciting an immoral act in Municipal Court. Retha Mae Cherry age 28 of 13 Jefferson and Jean Slaughter age 23 of 208 S First received the penalties from Judge J Merle Oaks. Other cases included Albert Belcher forfeiting 11 dollars bond for driving without a license. Luis C Gonzales was fined 20 dollars for destroying private property 20 dollars for drunkenness and disturbance and 21 dollars for obscene language. Four others were fined 20 dollars each for public drunkenness.
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Lawson
J. Merle Oaks
Retha Mae Cherry
Jefferson
Jean Slaughter
Albert Belcher
Luis C. Gonzales
Frederick
City Man Joins Navy for San Diego Training
Joseph Roy Scott son of Mr and Mrs R V Scott 1320 Cherry has enlisted as an airman recruit in the Navy He will receive recruit training at San Diego California and then airman training at Norman Oklahoma He is a former Lawton high school student
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Joseph Roy Scott
R. V. Scott
Cherry
Navy
Lawton High School
Scott
San Diego
Calif
Norman
COLONAID Promises Fast Relief For Constipation
An ad touts COLONAID as a premier bulk laxative that re moisten dry colon contents and stretch the bowel to restore normal urge. It claims safety for pregnancy, no taste or absorption issues, and relief overnight, with a price under two cents per tablet.
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Colonaid
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